Re: (JonnyPhenomenon)

Sloppy shifter?
probably need to replace the main shift rod bushing, but since these are basically no longer available, you can get an after market replacement part that is about a million times better from here.http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel...aring
there is also a guy who sells a hybrid bushing on ebay that is made from a mk3 bushing with a delrin insert inside of it. thats what I have and it rules.

just wondering if outer sills are still available from anywhere??just bought a 78 and the sills are missing, haha,
and i cant find anything about stripping a vw gearbox?
have boxes from a mk2 rocco and mk2 golf i need to get shifting nice again...
if anyone could point me the right direction id appreciate it.
cheers

Re: (veedubcorolla)

and if you are looking for replacement parts, set up an account at http://www.vagcat.com where you can get exploded diagrams and part numbers of everything VW.
(or just login with my account, vwvortex/vwvortex )
then take those part numbers to http://www.worldimpex.com where you can get prices and availability of them.
but for really old stuff, your best bet might be the salvage yards..

^ but it would be so very helpful if they were...
for instance 1, 2, and 3. esp 2 and 3.
what are the most likely maintenance problems? ive already gatheres there are struggles with the fuel pump, im told 16vs tend to run hot, the hatches leak and stuff like that.
first upgrades? - there are a few performance faqs but what are a few key weaknesses that are quickly and easily adressed to yeild an efficiently running slightly more powerful, better handling car? say first three upgrades and what to avoid specifically (heard mixed reviews about power modules)

Re: (broomhandle)

I believe the topics listed that are not links were included in the list to prompt others to provide information on those subjects wherever they could.
And so: I have written another DIY to help troubleshoot shifting issues.
Phenoms Howtos : Shift linkage troubleshooting guidehttp://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4737208

Re: (fredybender)

just thought I would add a couple pictures I took of my rocco cluster the other day. the plastic circuit board on the back of the cluster has some print on it around the plugs that you cant really see unless you take them off.